Archive for June 5, 2020
Catholic priest, psychologist offer advice for stressful times
With disturbing and frightening news dominating the headlines in recent weeks, a psychologist and a priest suggested that Catholics take... Read more
Despite the pandemic, Catholic shrine enjoys ‘biggest pilgrimage season’ in its history
When the coronavirus pandemic gripped England in March, the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham was forced to close. But rather... Read more
US Vatican cardinal to lead prayers for George Floyd
A U.S. Vatican cardinal will lead prayers for George Floyd in Rome Friday. Read more
Pope Francis tells Catholic youth: Live the Gospel like St. Anthony
Pope Francis has pointed to St. Anthony of Padua as an example for younger generations of Catholics to “live the... Read more
Vatican Media documentaries will play on Catholic streaming service
A video streaming platform is being launched next week showcasing on-demand Catholic content, including films co-produced by Vatican Media. Read more
Bishop Murry of Youngstown dies after stepping down due to leukemia
Just days after submitting his resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, due to a recurrence of leukemia,... Read more
Pope Francis: We cannot remain silent as planet is plundered
Pope Francis said Friday that people should not remain silent as biodiversity is threatened by destruction and exploitation in a... Read more
New poll finds President Donald Trump losing Catholic support amid George Floyd protests
The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) reported on Thursday that President Trump’s favorability among white Catholics fell from 60% in... Read more
Vatican cardinal: Catholics should be sign of unity in a divided society
The Catholic Church cannot be an authentic witness to unity in diversity if it only mirrors the divisions found in... Read more
Madison changes church reopening rules after Catholic bishop threatens lawsuit
Houses of worship in Dane County, Wisconsin, will be permitted to operate at 25% capacity, it was announced Friday, after... Read more
El Salvador pro-life groups decry 'misleading' CBS report amid abortion fight
Pro-life leaders in El Salvador say a recent CBS News report on abortion in the country is misleading, and does... Read more
Cardinal Farrell laments ideological divide in Christian response to George Floyd killing
In response to racism, the Catholic Church should be united in Christ, not take ideological sides, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said... Read more
Catholic bishops urge US Senate to pass a delayed immigration reform bill
The U.S. bishops’ migration chairman called on Congress to advance a bill that would help “Dreamers” and other immigrants gain... Read more
Vatican officials arrest London property broker for extortion and money laundering
The Holy See press office announced Friday that Italian businessman Gianluigi Torzi has been arrested after he was interrogated as... Read more
Cardinal Turkson: Racism driving some Catholics from Church
A Vatican cardinal intervened in an online discussion of racism on Friday to warn that a lack of welcome in... Read more
Churches in China must preach 'patriotism' to reopen after coronavirus
State-sponsored Catholic authorities in parts of China have issued regulations on the reopening of churches during the coronavirus pandemic. The... Read more
UK government doubles down on N Ireland abortion regulations
While saying that abortion regulation is a devolved issue, the British Minister of State for Northern Ireland emphasized at Westminster... Read more
